13 Action News Big Story: The Fight for FLOCK Cameras
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Keeping an eye on the streets. Law enforcement agencies in Ohio and Michigan are turning to cameras to keep communities safe. In this Big Story, we take a look at the technology being used to track down criminals. I-TEAM reporter Shaun Hegarty has new information on...
Heat advisory prompts Toledo to open cooling stations
An impending heat wave has prompted public officials to announce the openings of cooling centers across the city of Toledo and elsewhere in Lucas County. National Weather Service offices in Cleveland, White Lake, Mich., North Webster, Ind., and Wilmington, Ohio, on Wednesday posted heat advisories that together cover...
Lucas County ditch cleaning begins; some worry about billing and notifications
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Lucas County is now working through its major ditch cleanup project. But some want more notice for homeowners who are about to see a new charge on their property tax bill whether they realize it or not. The county engineer says you don’t need to have...
A nod to Toledo’s ‘Frogtown’: Local artist to unveil completed ‘Toledo Mural’ on Thursday
TOLEDO, Ohio — "Toledo and frogs," — that's how local artist Dean Davis described the next installment in his "River Gallery Project" back in April. Flash forward to July, this installment, formally titled "The Toledo Mural," is complete. In April, Davis shared details about his ambitious River Gallery...
Driver hospitalized after crashing into tree in south Toledo
TOLEDO, Ohio — A driver was taken to the hospital overnight Thursday after crashing into a tree off of Airport Highway in south Toledo, according to police. Police at the scene, near Foredale Avenue just east of the Byrne Road intersection, told WTOL 11 the crash happened around 12:30 a.m.
Toledo marks 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act at Disabled and Proud Fest
TOLEDO, Ohio — The city of Toledo is celebrating disability pride at the 2025 Disabled and Proud Fest, marking the festival's third year in the Glass City. The festival is completely free and open to the public at Glass City Metropark. The event runs from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
Inside the Lucas County jail’s mental health wing, ‘unsung heroes’ manage high-risk inmates
TOLEDO, Ohio — Some of the most high-risk individuals in Lucas County aren’t held in solitary confinement or maximum security — they’re in the jail’s mental health wing, where staff work under constant pressure to care for inmates experiencing extreme psychological distress. Corrections officers like...
A Toledo teen says he’s seen a lot of missing persons reports recently. So,...
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Toledo teenager is stepping up to tackle a growing concern in the community: missing persons. David Thrush, 19, has formed a grassroots search and rescue team that is already helping families. “Whoever goes missing, we go out and we find them,” Thrush said. “It doesn't...
OSHP: Person of interest identified in fatal Sylvania Twp. hit-and-run
SYLVANIA Twp., Ohio (WTVG) - Investigators have identified a person of interest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a woman in Sylvania Township. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, authorities have identified a potential suspect in the crash that killed 31-year-old Emmalee Jackman. They haven’t filed any charges...
‘Undoubtedly retaliation’: Lucas County sheriff says he will seek injunctive relief for Flock contract...
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — Lucas County Sheriff Michael Navarre said Wednesday he will seek to keep the county's contract with Flock Safety, one day after county commissioners rescinded their approval of the contract in a 2-1 vote. Plans for a new Lucas County jail were halted last week, after...